Proposal & Capture Manager

Gallatin•Washington, DC

About The Position

We’re looking for a Proposal & Capture Manager within our Go-To-Market Team to scale Gallatin’s impact across the United States Government. Reporting to the Capture Lead, you will partner directly with the proposal & capture function and the broader Go-To-Market team to double the volume of capture and proposal work Gallatin can run at any given time. You will own end-to-end execution on assigned solicitations — from compliance matrix to color reviews to on-time submission — while supporting capture activities that shape the win before the RFP drops. As a Proposal & Capture Manager you are passionate, knowledgeable, and curious about artificial intelligence and military logistics. You have a high attention to detail and are an excellent planner. You will own the day-to-day execution of assigned proposals, collaborating cross-functionally to bring the best of Gallatin to our customers in written communication. You should feel comfortable working towards tight deadlines and thrive in ambiguous environments. You have a bias toward finding not just one-off solutions, but repeatable and scalable ways to ensure we continually improve our process. You have a track record of managing winning submissions across DoD/DoW and civilian agencies (DHS, DOJ, HHS, VA, USDA, and others), ranging from multi-volume RFP responses through quad chart submissions.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of work experience in federal proposal and capture management across DoD/DoW and/or civilian agencies
A technical background (education or professional experience with STEM) and track record of working with advanced technology solutions
Working fluency with the federal acquisition environment — FAR-based contracting, OTAs, IDIQ task orders, SBIR/STTR, and sources-sought / RFI processes
Advanced cross-functional experience and collaborative ability
Expert verbal and written communications
A track record of going zero to one in a role
Ability to operate independently and lead indirectly
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance

Nice To Haves

Active U.S. government security clearance
Prior experience in defense artificial intelligence solutions
Prior experience in logistics or sustainment solutions
Prior proposal or capture experience inside a defense-tech startup or growth-stage federal contractor
Shipley APMP certification or equivalent formal training

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Capture Lead, Head of Business Development, executive stakeholders, and internal subject matter experts to assess Gallatin’s alignment to solicitation requirements
Develop and execute detailed proposal plans to ensure Gallatin submits timely and compelling responses across DoD/DoW and civilian agency opportunities
Write, edit, and design compelling materials for submission — narrative volumes, past performance, quad charts, white papers, and management volumes
Run color-team reviews (Pink, Red, Gold) with discipline and drive revisions to a higher-quality final deliverable
Support capture activities for priority pursuits, including research, competitive analysis, customer call plans, teaming strategy, and win-theme development
Collaborate with teaming partners to develop wholistic solutions
Maintain Gallatin’s proposal library — boilerplate, past performance, resumes, win themes, graphics, and templates — and keep it current as the company grows
Establish a cycle of continuous improvement for Gallatin’s capture and proposal development process